Makayi is 15 years old and is an avid soccer fan. While he can’t go watch live soccer matches at the stadium, he does listen to games on the radio. Aside from sports, Makayi is very strong in academics. In…

Well, holiday is over and school is back in full swing! The first of three terms began just a couple of weeks ago and we had so much fun, as always, passing out school supplies. When we pass out supplies,…

A few weeks ago, 40 students and 12 mentors from our Scholarship Program set out on a journey. They traveled to a house that was falling apart. In this home, two guardians care for eight children. The team came ready…

Our old playground was treasured, but over time it suffered damage from the harsh Ugandan sun, thousands of little sand covered feet, and hungry termites. A few months ago we set out on the journey of building a new playground…

Nsubunga Joseph comes from a large family and is always full of joy and life. He loves to sing and dance and he has even danced at several school competitions. He also loves playing the drums during worship at Amazima’s…

The holidays are special. They’re a time to celebrate, to thank God, to meditate on His faithfulness and all He’s done for us. Without Christ, we would be nothing – Amazima would not exist. We want to do everything we…

Every year, we celebrate Christmas on our land in Buziika with the children in our Scholarship Program and their guardians. This past Saturday, 1,200-1,600 children and guardians came to do just that… celebrate. In Uganda, dance is almost always present…

On Katie’s last trip to the states, she had the chance to sit down with Family Life Radio hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine. Listen to Katie share some great stories AND lay out the vision of The Amazima School during…

On Katie’s last trip to the states, she had the chance to sit down with Family Life Radio hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine for a three-part interview. Listen to Katie tell some great stories over a three-day interview AND…

Gilbert lives with his parents, siblings, and cousins in a village called Bukaya. He is inquisitive, always asking one question after another. When he comes home from school, he is full of stories and loves sharing what he learned that…

There’s a lot of bad stigma associated with HIV in Uganda, Africa, and around the world. Some believe people contract the disease through witchcraft, some believe only prostitutes can contract it, and some believe HIVis a death sentence. Though these…